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Get engaged, or others could make decisions about future of MDC

Manwatu residents have been told they need to fully engage in the current debate on the future of locsal governmernt or they could find the future could be decided by other parties. Manawatū District Council hosted a public consultation meeting at the...

Mums’ desperate calls highlight housing crisis

Phone calls from Far North mothers desperate for a place to stay — so they don’t have to shelter with their children under bridges overnight — aren’t uncommon, a local charity says. The insight from Rongopai House Community Trust executive officer...

‘I’d have been toast’

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and New Zealanders are being urged to educate themselves on the symptoms of bowel cancer. Survivor Wendy Linton spoke with Gisborne Herald reporter Zoe Mills about the importance of screening and living life to the...

New digital life for old news

Key news reports from the last months of World War II and Wairarapa’s early post-war years are now just a click away. About 1700 editions of the Wairarapa Times-Age – covering the period from 1944 to 1950 – have been made available online after an...

First look at ‘vertical city’ hotel

“Bold” and “exciting” plans for Hamilton’s first true skyscraper and five-star hotel that will re-shape the city’s skyline have been revealed. The landmark development will see a 25-storey skyscraper on the banks of the Waikato River, towering over...

Southland schools shining brightly

Southland Girls’ High School’s Femme choir was the big winner at The Big Sing’s Southland leg. Nine choirs performed at Invercargill’s First Church for a shot at August’s national finale or regional Cadenza. Femme won awards for Best Performance of a...

Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight

NOCTURNAL creatures will come alive at this year’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival. The annual event held at First Church and its surrounding grounds has had a bit of a revamp, and publicist Jess Covell said this year’s theme was a ‘‘rustle in the...

With TV Guide Journalist Melenie Parkes

I’m not one for rewatching TV shows, as I always feel like the time could be better spent watching something new. But sometimes, I am so overwhelmed by all the choice available to us now that there is comfort to be found in watching an old show again....

High school choir achieves TikTok fame

A video featuring a Timaru school choir’s Big Sing entry has gone viral with the international artist behind the song weighing in on the praise. Timaru Girls’ High School’s Te Reo o Ngā Kōhine (The Voice of the Young Women) choir was one of three from...

Austin to stay a councillor

Lisa Austin will stay on as a Nelson City councillor. Yesterday, the Nelson City Council went behind closed doors for about three hours to decide whether Austin could remain on council, amid concerns about work her family trucking company does on...

INSIDE: YOUR FIFA WORLD CUP WALL CHART

‘Big fish’ or ‘little fish’

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says the three-month timeframe for councils to submit amalgamation plans to the Government is “fine”. “We don’t have to have a perfect solution by that time; we just have to at least show some direction,” he said. On May...

‘Technology is the future’ at Fieldays

The tractors are polished, the displays are in place, and the crowds have arrived at Waikato’s Mystery Creek as Fieldays is underway. This year, more than 1100 exhibitors across 1335 sites are welcoming visitors to New Zealand’s largest agricultural...

‘They basically entrap and enslave people’

Police say they discovered more than a decade ago that Northland gangs were handing out methamphetamine for free in vulnerable communities to hook users and recruit them to sell drugs. Yesterday, Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, director of the...

Airborne once more

Lynda Harrap doesn’t remember saving four lives. She just did it. Five years ago today, the Canterbury pilot was at the controls of a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple and a wedding photographer when the engine failed and the aircraft crashed at...

LET THE BEAUTIFUL GAME BEGIN

An amazing facility. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable support. And overbearing — if at times irrational — security protocols. If you want to understand the scale of this Fifa World Cup, you had to be at the All Whites’ first official training session at...

Speed limits to boost safety

Principals hope the introduction of variable speed limits outside some kura in the region will make it safer for children and whānau getting to school. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is installing the limits on state highways...

ROSLYN

Price By Negotiation First-home buyers and investors, this is a perfect blend of modern comfort, spacious outdoor living, and roomy indoor living with a generous lounge and wood burner for extra comfort. The modern kitchen features upgraded...

Put it on a T-shirt

We’re so chuffed to bring you stories from agency founders up and down the motu in this issue. In March, we put a call out, asking to hear why people had started up their own agencies. Straight away, the responses started coming in. We asked them all...

Petition launched to save TSB

A petition to stop the sale and merger of TSB to Heartland Group attracted hundreds of signatures just hours after it went live online yesterday. Launched by veteran New Plymouth district councillor Gordon Brown, the petition aims to show Heartland...

Life in play

Anya (played by Ava Petersen) and Jack (Matthys-louis Van Staden) are menaced by shadow creatures, during rehearsals for Pretending to be Human, the upcoming Combined Colleges Production.

Regions’ top-grossing speed cameras

Aspeed camera with one of the Bay of Plenty and Waikato’s highest fine tallies is offline after being vandalised. The State Highway 29 spot speed camera has snapped thousands of speeders from its perch at Te Poi, on the Waikato side of the Kaimai...

Fuel lifts CHB rates

Hiking rates by 7.4% in Central Hawke’s Bay was a tough call but “batting it down the road” would leave “costs haunting our ratepayers for years to come”, the mayor says. The fuel crisis played a big part in the decision, with councillors debating...

‘Voice of calm’ Te Arawa mourns ‘a mighty man’

Ken Raureti was a humble, gentle giant who brought people together in an often divided world. Now the man who never sought the spotlight is the centre of tributes, following his death at the weekend. The iwi leader, mediator and environmental worker...

Meeting rural māmā where they are

Every year, just under 60,000 women give birth in New Zealand – many of them living in rural communities. But despite a large number of new and expectant mothers living rurally, many struggle to access much-needed support. Sitting down with Rural...

Brooklyn - 11/114 Mitchell Street

ELEVATED CORNER UNIT. SUN. CONVENIENCE. Take this opportunity to view a perfectly positioned townhouse, occupying a sought-after elevated corner position within the development to maximise both sun and outlook. Recently re-clad and upgraded with...

Taste of victory for local restaurants

Two Hamilton restaurants enticed local tastebuds and earned a chance for glory after their creations won them a spot in the national finals of the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge. The Keg Room and The Lookout Bar & Kitchen are in the challenge final...

King’s Service Medal honours lifetime of service

When Ian Blunt opened an email in May confirming he would receive a King’s Service Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, his first reaction was disbelief. “I jumped up in the air and went ‘woohoo’,” Ian laughs. “Then I sat down and read it...

RANFURLY SHIELD RETURNS

Ilooked out the window this morning and, lo and behold, the sky had not caved in and rugby was not dead in the water. You could be forgiven for thinking otherwise after the past few weeks where every second pundit seems to be predicting the demise of...

The PARENT TRAP

‘There’s a lot of us out there, and we tend not to see ourselves in the media. It can be frustrating and quite lonely. We are this sandwich group of people, who had their kids a bit later and have still got teenage children, and suddenly we’ve got...

To the midfield ... & beyond

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen joined Toy Story 5 stars Jessie, Woody and Buzz on the pitch to kick off a charity football match in London.

HOLIDAY LIKE THE BECKHAMS

While they worked hard to become richer than the King, the Beckhams also know how to play hard once summer arrives. Lady Victoria, 52, and Sir David, 51, rang in the start of the season in style, sailing around the coast of Ibiza on their $33 million...

Funding helps save piece of Pleasant Valley history

Grants totalling more than $24,000 have allowed the historic Pleasant Valley School to undergo its most significant renovation in decades, preserving a piece of district history dating back to 1919. The Pleasant Valley Recreation Centre Trust oversees...

HOW WE TRAVEL

Because it is important for our journalists to have first-hand experience, it can be necessary to accept assistance from travel operators. However, we never promise positive coverage in return.

10 years, 10 albums, 10 genres... what’s next for Troy Kingi?

Troy radiated charisma and cool, the most mystical being at the millennium National Youth Drama School. He brought in a guitar and accompanied my Yesterday cover, during our Screen Acting week. Twenty-six years later, and he’s become the taonga that...

ON THE BALL

Istill remember the din of the vuvuzela blown by the South African crowds the last time the All Whites appeared at a Fifa World Cup. We’d watch the games at house parties, excitement growing as the New Zealand side displayed guts and was famously...

Stately city residence

When the owners of 72 Morley St press a button in their upstairs master bedroom, they trigger a bell that once called a live-in maid to instant attendance. That would have happened 100 years ago, when Calvin and Carol’s heritage New Plymouth residence...

KAIWHARAWHARA

Buyer Enquiry Over $1,200,000 Open Home Sunday, 10am-10.30am Built to the highest specification and latest building code, these freehold homes showcase sophisticated design, effortless flow, and every modern comfort. Enjoy three generous bedrooms,...

‘WE’RE A JOKE’

Former minister claims NZ troops stealing supplies to get by

Tapware trends for smart spaces

Tapware is moving in a clear direction: warm finishes, soft shapes, smart water use, and better functionality. Taps are no longer just practical; they can set the tone in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. And you don’t need a highend budget to...

‘I might be a mutant now’

University research has found young Gisborne athletes have been experiencing “polluted sport”, with one of them noting he might now be a “mutant”. Forty-five young Tairāwhiti athletes took part in research on training in “contaminated” water, a...

Inspired coastal living

This reclad Kerry Mason residence has been exquisitely renovated to create a luxurious contemporary home. Positioned on 617sqm and framed by beautifully curated gardens designed by Kamo Marsh, sumptuous living spills effortlessly to north-facing...

The snack supplier

Any minor milestone becomes a baking opportunity (and we’re not mad about it).

HISTORY COR NER

Nick Warren, president of the Port Nicholson Pōneke Cycling Club, sent in this image – courtesy of Trevor Rice – to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary on June 9. “The photo shows riders back in 1929 competing in the Wellington Provincial...

The chatty Kathy

Means well, but you see them coming and know you need to look busy otherwise you’ll be held hostage for the next 10 minutes.

DANIEL FAITAUA

Daniel Faitaua is apologising. He’s five minutes late. He would have been early, but he’s spent the past seven minutes cornered by a delighted older couple who insisted on telling him, with great enthusiasm, just how often he appears in their bedroom ....

Local lessons shape wishlist for new Havelock rescue boat

A new Coastguard unit in Marlborough has been given $1 million to build a rescue boat, to provide vital geographical coverage across the Marlborough Sounds. The money was given to Coastguard Marlborough at the end of March by the national Coastguard...

Park restoration gains momentum

Two community advocates have joined forces to revitalise a “boring” park. Woolston YouthTown team leader Roz Potter and Roimata Gardens volunteer advocate Sarah Kjellberg want to turn Radley Park into an intergenerational space that is valued by young...

Skullet man’s rise to fame

Does this rugby player have the greatest hairstyle in New Zealand? Charlie James and his mother Suzanne were honed in by Sky Sports cameras while they were watching the Crusaders match against the Chiefs at a packed out One New Zealand...

Rams import takes the plunge

A childhood spent on innercity basketball courts has led Canterbury Rams import Tamenang Choh taking his first swimming lessons as an adult at Parakiore. Growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts, Tamenang Choh – who goes by T – is the Canterbury Rams’ star...

Erosion report flags rising risks for coast

Sumner and Taylors Mistake have been identified among the areas of most significant concern for erosion and coastal flooding in a new report. The Jacobs Solutions Inc Open Coast Erosion and Flooding Assessment was commissioned by city council staff...

Rams import takes the plunge

A childhood spent on innercity basketball courts has led Canterbury Rams import Tamenang Choh taking his first swimming lessons as an adult at Parakiore. Growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts, Tamenang Choh – who goes by T – is the Canterbury Rams’ star...

Park restoration gains momentum

Two community advocates have joined forces to revitalise a “boring” park. Woolston YouthTown team leader Roz Potter and Roimata Gardens volunteer advocate Sarah Kjellberg want to turn Radley Park into an intergenerational space that is valued by young...

Street booze ban possible to cork uni students

Problems with university students could see a liquor ban imposed on Lincoln. Discussions are under way between the council, police and Lincoln University to see if an alcohol-free zone around the centre of the town would reduce alcohol-related...

Winemakers’ winning week

It has been a big week for Central Otago winemakers, with two major sets of awards recognising the region. International wine publication The Real Review has named its Top Wineries of New Zealand 2026, with four Central Otago wineries landing in the...

Sale sign of the times

Milton’s famous ‘‘Town of Opportunities’’ sign is getting one last chance to stand — by its words. Replaced by council earlier this year, the weathered welcome sign now has its own opportunity to help its town on Trade Me. Bidding opened on Monday...

MiMi Pancakes?

There’s a particular weight to the times we’re living in, and you can feel it in the everyday. At the petrol pump, watching the numbers tick up faster than your patience. At the supermarket check-out, where the weekly shop seems to cost a little more...

Prodigy for pets

Like many 13-year-olds, Aroha Cherrie loves animals. She cares for the chickens at the home she shares with her mother and brother in Redwoodtown. She also tends to rabbits, both her pets and those she breeds. When a guest arrives with a dog, she has...

BEAT RISING FOOD PRICES

Trees, shrubs, structure & a sensational series of ponds in Tūrangi • Perennials & native plants on a super steep slope above Governors Bay • The Paparoa teenager growing food for her family of 10 • A Wairarapa gardener preserving 600 jars of fruit...

Why the community will outlive the algorithms

The outdoor industry spent years chasing scale. Bigger audiences, greater reach, and more impressions became the benchmarks for success. Social media promised direct access to millions of people and brands poured huge amounts of time and money into...

A big bill is coming

Farmers appear to have avoided an immediate fertiliser shortage, but the bigger bill may still be coming, adding fresh pressure to the cost of producing milk, meat and crops. Earlier fears of an immediate shortage have eased, with suppliers saying...

THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE

Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....

TRULY INTERGRATED

A farm system built on adaptation and integration

CELEBRATING

Read about Wairarapa’s innovative and successful business women. Be inspired and empowered

INSIDE:

SHIPS’ FIGUREHEADS – A SAFE PAIR OF EYES WHICH CATAMARAN IS BEST FOR YOU? CONTRACTING A BOAT YARD RUAMAHANGA DIVERSION THE CATCH: BLOW THE WIND FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN BOATS STAYING PUT FOR CYCLONE SEASON FUEL CRISIS EFFECTS THE AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT...

VETS ON WHEELS!

The mobile docs helping species in Victoria…

Dream ESCAPE

A great utility salad to pop on the table as an easy side dish that goes particularly well with fried foods. ¼ head cabbage, finely shredded (3 packed cups) 1 cup edamame beans, blanched 1 cup finely shredded carrots 8 yellow or red cherry...

A Toast to Tenacity

The revival of Earnscleugh Castle, where Ryan Sanders and Marco Creemers demonstrate their ambition and resilience in Central Otago

MasterChef Poh

Make, Bake & forage

DIY firepit upcycled mini composter homegrown herbal teas watercress salsa verde tasty turmeric recipes

MADE TO MATTER

When the mid-afternoon harbour light hits a full-height wall of aged brass cabinetry, it breaks back across the kitchen. Raimana Jones of Atelier Jones placed the brass on the wall opposite the room’s northwestfacing window for exactly that reason....

MOUNTAIN HIGH

THESE PAGES Steve and Jackie Worrall wanted furnishings which were neither delicate nor too heavy, or too contemporary for their Queenstown holiday home, and found a perfect fit in Coco Republic pieces, in particular a showstopping Aspen leather sofa...

HOMEBUILT

WHIP UP YOUR OWN TAKEAWAY FAVES

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

THE RIGHT STUFFAYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

All the ingredients were there this year, for a very different kind of motoring festival experience for New Zealanders. In March 2025, the inaugural Ayrburn Classic showed its potential, confirming what many suspected: it was a successful concept for a...

MUSTANG MISHAP

While we always check and double-check material before we burst into print, things don’t always go to plan and the odd mistake and/ or omission is virtually inevitable. In the report on the 2026 Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’Elegance in our last...

NICOLA CHAN CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DINING AT PARIS BUTTER, AUCKLAND

Ten years in, Paris Butter remains one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dining destinations. With three hats in the Cuisine Good Food Guide, the Herne Bay restaurant is known for refined dining, polished hospitality and a standard of excellence that has...

Are you future proof?

An interesting trend we have seen over the last five or so years is that a fairly large number of automotive repair businesses just cease to exist at some point. We see this when we get magazines returned or cancelled. Whilst there are many reasons for...

A POSITIVE START TO THE YEAR

It has been a busy start to the year. Our recent member meet-ups around the country were a great success, providing a valuable opportunity to share the Board’s revised strategy and hear directly from members about the opportunities and challenges...

Do the thing! rot

When leaves rot they slowly turn into compost, with the help of all the worms, bugs and tiny creatures that live in the soil. Compost is food and medicine for the soil, keeping our gardens healthy. Leaves that have fallen from trees make brilliant...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

Grow apples, pears, medlars and quinces.

When it comes to pip fruit, it pays to do some research to figure out which variety is best suited to your garden. Even a modest-sized section can make room for a small specimen or an espaliered pip fruit tree, and double-grafted trees can give you...

AUTUMN COLOUR

Trees, shrubs and flowers for seasonal drama

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

A historic lifestyle opportunity

This is not only a stunning piece of history, but what a place to live! In the heart of Maraekakaho perched just above the historic woolshed is the Gardeners Cottage from Maraekakaho Station. A lovely two bedroom cottage plus two bedrooms detached from...

4WD and SUV buyer’s guide

The new vehicle market in New Zealand is a 4WD buyer’s paradise. Utes and SUVs are as popular here as anywhere in the world, and our new car sales have been dominated by SUVs and 4WD utes for ages. It’s widely known that Ford’s Ranger is top dog in...

The smart home seller’s guide:

Selling your home now means navigating A Buyers’ market. With more properties listed than there Are Active Buyers, the power shifts. Buyers can Be more selective, And homes may take longer to sell. In this climate, your choice of real estate company...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...